2004 Ford Mustang maintenance schedule

5,000 miles / 6 months

Oil and filter at every 5,000-mile visit.

• Change engine oil and replace oil filter replaceDIY

  Severe service: Every 3,000 miles or 3 months.

  Parts: Motorcraft oil filter

• Inspect tires for wear; rotate rotateDIY

  Ford says 'rotate' at some visits and 'rotation recommended for optimal tire life' at the others.

• Adjust clutch by lifting the pedal (manual transmission only) inspectDIY

  Applies to: Manual transmission

  Listed as an owner check at 5,000 miles; see the Owner's Guide.

15,000 miles

Repeat every 15,000 miles.

• Inspect brake pads/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake inspectShop
• Inspect engine cooling system and hoses inspectDIY
• Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, driveshaft and U-joints inspectShop
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if it has a dipstick) inspectDIY

  Applies to: Automatic

30,000 miles

Repeat every 30,000 miles.

• Replace engine air filter replaceDIY

  Parts: Engine air filter

• Replace fuel filter replaceShop

  Severe service: Every 15,000 miles with long idling/low-speed driving or on dusty roads.

  Parts: Fuel filter

• Inspect exhaust system and heat shields inspectShop

100,000 miles / 60 months

• Replace spark plugs replaceShop

  Severe service: Every 60,000 miles with long idling or low-speed driving.

  Parts: Spark plugs

• Inspect accessory drive belt(s) inspectDIY

  Replace at 150,000 miles if not replaced in the last 100,000.

• Change Premium Gold coolant replaceShop

  First at 5 years or 100,000 miles, then every 3 years or 50,000 miles.

150,000 miles

• Change automatic transmission fluid and filter replaceShop

  Applies to: Automatic

  Severe service: Every 30,000 miles when towing, idling a lot, or on dusty roads or off-road.

• Change rear axle lubricant replaceShop
• Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last 100,000 miles replaceShop